- Detached country home +
- Enviable gardens +
- Far reaching views +
- Versatile accommodation +
- No onward chain +
- EPC D55 +
- Council tax E +
- Freehold +
Welcome to this charming detached house on Hooks Lane in the picturesque village of Upleadon, Newent. This property boasts three reception rooms, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms, offering ample space for comfortable living. Situated on the market for the first time in over 40 years, this home comes with the rare opportunity to own a piece of history. Inside, the flexible living accommodation allows you to tailor the space to suit your needs. With no onward chain, the process of making this house your home is made even smoother.
Living Room - Solid oak front door leads into light and spacious room with large inglenook fireplace with inset wood burning stove, wooden flooring, fully glazed wall and roof to front aspect allowing an abundance of natural light into the room, door to stairs, under floor heating and opening through to further reception area.
Reception Room - Another bright and airy space with dual aspect windows offering lovely views over the gardens. There is a door to the garden and also sliding door giving access into the wet room.
Wet Room - Fully tiled walls and wet room safety ceramic tiled flooring, direct feed shower, WC and hand basin, extractor fan and obscured glazed door to the garden.
Dining Room - Accessed from the living room with dual aspect windows and sliding pocket door into kitchen.
Kitchen - Well appointed with a range of base and wall mounted units, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, built in electric oven plus warming drawer and hob with extractor hood over, solid oak worktops with space for further appliances under. Rear aspect window and opening into utility.
Utility Area - Storage cupboards and drawers. Doors to both the front and rear of the home.
First Floor Landing - Stairs from vestibule off living room lead up to the landing which has three window and doors leading off.
Master Bedroom - Generous sized room with built in storage, dual aspect windows plus double doors with "Juliet" balcony boasting enviable views over the gardens and countryside beyond.
En-Suite Bathroom - Full suite comprising bath, WC and hand basin. There are dual aspect windows over looking the garden with integral blinds.
Bedroom Two - Window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Three - Built in storage and window to the front elevation.
Bathroom - Modern white suite comprising "P" shaped bath with direct feed shower over, WC and pedestal hand basin. Tiled flooring and part tiled walls, obscure window to the rear.
Laundry Room - Built in airing cupboard with heater and shelving plus fitted units with plumbing for washing machine under.
Outside - One of the standout features of this house is its glorious mature gardens, perfect for those with a green thumb or for simply enjoying the outdoors in a tranquil setting. The enviable rural views surrounding the property add to the charm and provide a peaceful backdrop to everyday life. The property can be accessed via pedestrian gate or double gates for vehicles and has resin bound gravel driveway and paths around the garden for parking and easy access. The gardens are well stocked with an array of mature tress, shrubs and plants and boasts garden pond, two raised productive areas, detached workshop (6.75m x 3.70m), garden sheds and an impressive cedar framed greenhouse. The garden is enclosed by hedgerow
Location - Upleadon is a village and civil parish situated on the outskirts of Newent approximately 10.5 km north-west of Gloucester. Soon after the Norman conquest Upleadon became part of the estates of Gloucester Abbey and was recorded as such in the Domesday Book. The village today extends southwards alongside the River Leadon.
Material Information - Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: E
Local authority and rates: Forest of Dean district council £2751.57 (2025/2026)
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains drainage
Heating: Oil fired, external boiler, mix of underfloor heating and radiators
Broadband speed: Basic 3 Mbps, Ultrafast 1000 Mbps
Mobile phone coverage: EE, Vodaphone, O2, Three